Chapter 714 Wrapped by Self-Induced Scheme <TOC> Chapter 716 Ship Shadow
Translator: SumTLMan
Facing the Leviathan, Roman had no power to fight back. He merely snorted out a wisp of white air from his nostrils, and Roman turned into a scattering blood rain, merging into the vast ocean.
Even his soul was swallowed by the Leviathan.
Everyone was stunned, and some even trembled and fell to their knees, uttering terrified whimpers like a crushed balloon.
This emotion, like a contagious disease, quickly swept across the entire Cloud Conch.
“You better keep your voices down, or do you plan to attract its attention?” A lazy voice reached everyone’s ears.
Alvin glanced at the man on the third floor and made up his mind almost immediately. He turned to everyone on the deck and said, “Silence! If anyone makes a sound, don’t blame me for being cruel.”
Alvin drew the long sword from his waist, and the cold gleam made everyone’s faces change.
It was only then that they began to think about another matter.
Roman was dead through and through, leaving only one extraordinary person seated in the Cloud Conch. Even if he wasn’t from the White Shell Shipping Company, they could only rely on him now. If they offended Sir Pat at this time, they guessed there would be no good end for them.
Moreover, Alvin’s previous stance represented that he had already acknowledged this point, and how could the others not understand?
For a moment, the Cloud Conch fell into a bizarre silence. Even if some were trembling in fear because of the Leviathan’s figure, they dared not make a sound but desperately covered their mouths.
The appearance of the Leviathan stirred up a series of giant waves on the sea.
Although these giant waves were not as high as the tens of meters of the previous day, they still caused the Cloud Conch to sway.
Helen, on the lookout platform with a radius of two or three meters, had no cover or restraint. Amidst the giant waves, she was even more turbulent than the deck. Helen was almost instantly thrown out, desperately grabbing the ropes of the sail, but even so, she was continuously flipped and slapped by the waves.
Helen used all her strength to hold onto the rope, her face flushed, and the veins on her forehead bulged, but it was still useless under the giant waves. In a moment of carelessness, she was shaken off.
She was about to fall into the terrifying depths of the sea.
Helen even started to see her life flashing before her eyes, but at that moment, a faintly visible blurry hand caught her and then safely placed her on the balcony.
Helen gasped for air and looked at the man beside her, “Thank you for saving me, sir.”
“This is the third time you’ve thanked me, and my answer is still the same,” Angel replied nonchalantly.
Helen calmed her breath and found herself standing on the third-floor balcony without feeling too much turbulence. Curiously, she glanced at the floor, where a thin layer of gray mist covered the entire balcony. It was this mist that shifted her center of gravity downward, preventing any sensation of weightlessness even when the ship was tossed high.
Was this the power of extraordinary abilities? A hint of envy flashed in Helen’s eyes.
“Sir, what should we do now? Will the Leviathan notice us? Should we turn around?” Helen asked, which was also what Alvin wanted to know. Their eyes were all focused on Angel.
“No need. I’ve used an illusion spell to conceal our ship, as long as we don’t approach the Leviathan, it won’t detect us. For now, just steady the ship, no need to turn around.” Angel replied while still gazing at the giant beast tens of thousands of meters away.
The description of the Leviathan in the books was already terrifying, but only when facing it in person did Angel realize how superficial his understanding was. Although the Leviathan was roughly the same size as an adult cloud whale, the latter was streamlined and had gentle eyes, completely different from the Leviathan.
Most of its body was hidden beneath the surface of the water, only revealing a dark, indistinct shell. But this partially concealed appearance was even more suffocating than being fully exposed.
The colossal body of the whale, the crocodile-like scales, and the snake-like head, all combined to create a face filled with rage and evil.
A mere exhale from the beast summoned wild winds and torrential rain.
Fearsome!
Even from a distance, Angel’s legs trembled at the sight of such a creature. After killing Roman, the Leviathan patrolled the area to ensure no living beings were left before returning to Silver Palm Island and slowly submerging.
Soon, the sea surface returned to calm.
No one could have imagined that beneath the seemingly peaceful facade lurked such a monstrous beast. Only then did Angel let out a long breath, leaning against the railing, wiping the beads of sweat on his forehead. Even he showed fear, while the ordinary people aboard were even more overwhelmed, lying on the deck, grateful for their survival.
Alvin mustered the strength to hold up his somewhat weakened body and approached Angel on the third floor, inquiring about their next course.
“It’s best to stay 10,000 meters away from Silver Palm Island. If that’s not possible, we can enter within 10,000 meters, but don’t get close to the island.”
Seeing that Angel still wanted to follow this route, Alvin shuddered: “But, sir, that beast is still lurking ahead. Can we really take this path?”
“Don’t worry, with the illusion spell covering us, as long as we don’t get too close, the Leviathan won’t detect us.”
The Leviathan’s only drawback was its low intelligence and weak mental power. If it had the intellect of the giant clam Eudes from the Purification Sea, they would likely have perished here today.
After some hesitation, Alvin decided to follow Angel’s advice. After all, this was his first encounter with Angel, and he couldn’t quite gauge his character. Without Roman, the ship needed him to take charge, so it was best to follow Angel’s opinion.
Once the next leg of the journey was determined, Alvin prepared to leave.
“Wait, Captain Alvin, take this with you.” Angel took out a crystal ball from his bracelet and handed it to Alvin.
The crystal ball shimmered with faint energy waves, and streaks of light raced across its surface.
“Sir, what is this crystal ball?”
Angel casually tapped the surface of the crystal ball, and the previous conversation between Roman and Angel appeared before them, accompanied by images.
Alvin and Helen looked at the crystal ball in amazement, from Roman admitting to stealing the Nightmare Stone to Roman’s eventual death in the Leviathan’s jaws; all the images were recorded.
“This is a device for capturing images. Roman is dead, and we need to give an explanation to the people behind the White Shell Shipping Company. When the time comes, just hand this over.”
Alvin nodded, his eyes filled with gratitude.
Although Roman’s death had nothing to do with them, if the matter were investigated, they might also suffer. But with this recorded evidence, they could completely clear themselves and establish their status as victims.
The explanation of Roman’s death was secondary; they benefited the most. With this in mind, Alvin repeatedly expressed his thanks.
After Alvin and Helen left, they headed towards the command center together. As they walked, Alvin whispered to Helen, “Helen, what kind of person do you think Sir Pat is?”
Helen pondered for a moment, “I don’t know, but at least he’s not our enemy. He’s not like Sir Roman, who knows the Devil’s Sea area well enough to travel alone. He still needs us to guide him, so at least for the short term, our goals are the same: to safely reach the Feran Continent.”
Alvin was still somewhat worried, “That’s true, but do we really have to face that giant sea beast next? I think we can try to retreat and take another route…”
Helen laughed, “Captain Alvin, don’t worry. Sir Pat’s decisions must have their reasons. He knows the sea beasts better than we do and needs the Cloud Conch to guide him, so there’s no need to dwell on this. Besides, think about it; without Sir Pat’s illusions, we would have been discovered by that sea beast long ago.”
Alvin sighed, “Alright then, let’s just give it a shot.”
Upon returning to the command room, Alvin began to consolidate everyone on board. The others were also well aware of the dire situation at hand; even though they were still shaken, they had to get moving.
Alvin issued the order to sail around Silver Palm Island, staying 10,000 meters away from it. There were numerous reefs to the west, while the east was slightly better, albeit with low clouds that suggested a change in the weather. Regardless, they couldn’t be too choosy at this point, so the Cloud Conch set sail to the east.
Under the cover of an illusion spell, the Cloud Conch moved cautiously. When they were in a straight line with Silver Palm Island, Alvin felt extremely anxious. Fortunately, their benefactor had not deceived them, and the Cloud Conch did not attract the attention of the Leviathan. They successfully passed through this predicament.
It wasn’t until they had sailed for another half-day and entered the White Dwarf Seashelf that Alvin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
By then, the sky had darkened. Alvin arranged for the sailors who had been working all day to take turns on watch while he went to visit Helen’s room.
“Now that we’ve entered the next leg of our journey, should we consult with Sir Pat regarding our route?”
Helen pondered for a moment: “Sir Pat is not familiar with the Devil’s Sea and probably won’t have any useful advice. However, we cannot neglect what needs to be done…”
Angel, looking at the two captains who had returned to his room, asked curiously, “Choosing a route?”
“Yes, there are thirteen confirmed routes departing from the White Dwarf Seashelf…”
Seeing that Alvin seemed to be gearing up for a long explanation, Angel quickly waved his hand, “Alright, you can decide on that yourselves. I’ve just visited Roman’s bedroom, and he took all his belongings with him, so I can’t provide you with any information.”
Alvin and Helen exchanged glances, “Then let’s follow the White Dwarf Seashelf to the right. This route connects to Gear Abyss. According to past records, the accident rate is quite low… Generally speaking, we would take this route without any issues, but it does have a minor problem.”
“What minor problem?”
“Fog.”
Chapter 714 Wrapped by Self-Induced Scheme <TOC> Chapter 716 Ship Shadow